Real-world evidence in US Medicare drug price negotiations
The Inflation Reduction Act allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices. A new study examines how real-world evidence was used in the first round of negotiations.
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Fungus First Discovered in South Asia Now Found in Virginia
Researchers from the University of Virginia have reported the first detected cases of the fungus Trichophyton indotineae in Virginia, found in two brothers, causing persistent skin infections that can be difficult to treat with standard antifungal medications.
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Has political violence in the United States had a negative impact on your sleep?
According to the results of a new study, more than 36% of adults in the United States (around 98 million people) reported that political violence has a negative impact on their sleep.
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Disinformation and Emotions in the 2024 US and EU Elections: How Emotions Shape What People Believe
A new study on the 2024 US and EU elections reveals how emotions drive disinformation, with insights from co-author Andreu Casero-Ripollés.
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Por qué Filadelfia es importante: un estudio revela riesgos ambientales ocultos para las personas con discapacidad
Este estudio examina las desigualdades ambientales que afectan a las personas con discapacidad en Estados Unidos, centrándose en los espacios verdes, la contaminación del aire y la temperatura. Utilizando un análisis espacial de conglomerados, destaca puntos críticos ocultos de vulnerabilidad.
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Why Philadelphia Matters: A Study Reveals Hidden Environmental Risks for People with Disabilities
This study examines environmental inequalities affecting people with disabilities in the United States, focusing on green space, air pollution, and temperature. Using spatial cluster analysis, it highlights hidden vulnerability hotspots.
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Professor Bryson: “The decline in the mental health of the young is of great concern”
A new study reveals that young people are facing the greatest mental health challenges worldwide, signaling an urgent need for action.
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Decades-Old Ocean Waste Off Los Angeles Raises Concerns
Lead author Dr. Gutleben told Unknown Focus what she considers the most concerning aspects of decades-old industrial waste.
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Our Most-Read Stories That Connect Science and Human Experience
From medicine and ethics to music, environment, and human resilience, these are the most-read Unknown Focus stories of 2025 and early 2026.
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Veterans Have Scientific Evidence Linking Agent Orange to Myelodysplastic Syndrome
We spoke with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Chief of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Contaminated Meat Behind Urinary Tract Infections
We spoke with Lance B. Price, the lead author of the study and a professor of environmental and occupational health at George Washington University.
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Screening More Women for Cervical Cancer in the USA
We spoke with Trisha Amboree, Ph.D., assistant professor in the MUSC Department of Public Health Sciences.
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US and Japan Scientists Join Forces to Study Neutrinos
We spoke with Ryan Patterson, professor of physics at Caltech, who co-led the NOvA side of the study.
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VENUSCANCER: A Worldwide View of Breast, Cervical & Ovarian Cancer
We spoke with Professor Claudia Allemani, Lead Author and Principal Investigator of the VENUSCANCER study.
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Automated SMS Reminders: Just 60 Cents to Reduce Missed Court Dates
Simple, timely text message reminders help defendants remember court dates. The study’s author told us what’s next.
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